Registered Nurse Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Wernersville State Hospital

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a lasting impact on patient care and clinical excellence? The Registered Nurse Supervisor position with the Department of Human Services offers a rewarding chance to guide nursing staff while supporting high-quality patient care at Wernersville State Hospital. This role allows you to build strong leadership skills and make a meaningful impact on daily operations. You will help create a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff. This position provides an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a team that truly makes a difference.

This position provides leadership and supervision to nursing staff to ensure safe, effective, and therapeutic patient care. The work supports consistent communication, strong clinical practices, and high standards across multiple care areas. As a Registered Nurse Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Clinical Leadership: Oversee nursing care, guide staff, and monitor treatment practices across assigned areas
• Staff Development: Provide training, support ongoing education, and evaluate employee performance
• Care Coordination: Communicate with administrators, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain continuity of care
• Safety Oversight: Promote a therapeutic environment and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Investigative Duties: Conduct patient abuse investigations in accordance with required guidelines
• Record Management: Maintain documentation, complete reports, and ensure accurate communication of patient information

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours during training will be 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. After training, you will work the 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:30 PM), with a 30-minute lunch and rotating days off during the week. You will also be required to work every third weekend.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years as a Registered Nurse (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of professional nursing experience providing care and treatment services consistent with those needed for individuals with a mental or physical injury or illness and/or a developmental disability.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess active authorization to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• All employees possessing an active temporary practice permit must obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse within the one (1) year period defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.